Photos: 2015 Tucson Rodeo
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Highlights from La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.Β
Team ropers Russell Cardoza, left, gets ready to come in at the heels as his partner, Bubba Buckaloo starts to turn the steer into position during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The pair won the round and the average in the event.
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Montanaβs Beau Hill remains on his spinning bull, named 90 Proof, for eight seconds to win the title on the last day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Taller than most cowboys, the 6-1 Hill played basketball and baseball but fell in love with rodeo.
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Montana cowgirl Danna Whitford, from Browning, makes the turn on the first barrel while making her 17.63 second run during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Whitford won the aggregate with a 52.37 on three runs.
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Tie down roper Seth Hopper pulls his slack as he gets ready to dismount while on his 11.4 second run during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Hopper won the aggregate with 33.4 seconds on three calves.
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Saddle Bronc rider Chuck Schmidt, of Keldron SD, had a tough day as his ride Miss Dancer put him against the chute gates during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Laura Montenegro cheers after winning Whataburger coupons for dancing in the grandstand during fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Bull rider Luke Gee from Stanford, MT tries to avoid his flying bull Devil's Playground during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Zachariah Phillips, from Casper, WY, stretches his legs before competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Zachariah Phillips, from Casper, WY, stretches his legs before competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cody Kiser, from Carson City, NV, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kiser was the stunt double for Bradley Cooper in the film "American Sniper." Kiser finished with a score of 75. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cody Kiser, from Carson City, NV, chats with a young fan after competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kiser was the stunt double for Bradley Cooper in the film "American Sniper." Kiser finished with a score of 75. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Buck Lunak, from Cut Bank, MT, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Kody Lamb, from Sherwood Park, AB, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Lamb finished with a 70 score. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Kody Lamb, from Sherwood Park, AB, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Lamb finished with a 70 score. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Jesse Lawes, from Provost, AB, gets run over by the steer in the steer wrestling event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cutter Parsons, from Marana, AZ, competes in the steer wrestling event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Parsons had a time of 17.3 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Whitney Robinson, from Mesilla, NM, races back to the finish line in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Robinson had a time of 18.25 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Victoria Cook, from Willows, CA, makes her way around the second barrel in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Cook had a time of 28.31 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Parker Breding, from Edgar, MT, competes in the bull riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Breding finished with a score of 85. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Jessica Leach, from Rockwell, NE, races back to the finish as she competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Leach finished with a 22.92 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Sarah Kieckhefer, from Prescott, AZ, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kieckhefer finished with a 17.54 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Jordan Taton, from Corona, NM, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kieckhefer finished with a 47.41 time after knocking down a barrel. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Jenna Duhon, from Phoenix, AZ, looks to the next barrel as she passes around the first one in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Duhon finished with a 31.82 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Christine Laughlin, from Pueblo, CO, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Laughlin finished with a 17.42 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Sherry Cervi, from Marana, AZ, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Cervi finished with a 17.42 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Tie down roper Chad Finley, from Mt Vernon, Ore., bears down on his calf during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The slack is where overflow contestants in the timed events compete to qualify for the finals. The slack continues Tuesday at 8 am with barrel racing, tie down and team roping, and steer wrestling.
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Lyle Welling, from Crawford, Neb., competes in the saddle bronc riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Timer Abbey Scott, right, works in the announcers booth during barrel racing with fellow timer Mariah Rys-Sikora, left center, rodeo secretary Debi Davis, right center and announcer Tony Garcia during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Deb Guelly, from Alberta, Can., nudges the barrel as she and her horse get a little too close in the barrel racing event during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The slack is where overflow contestants in the timed events compete to qualify for the finals.
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Stretching out as far as he can go, steer wrestler Adam Strahan, from McKinney, Tex., is unable to close the gap between him and his steer during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Austin Manning, from Kuna, Idaho, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Holding on to just one horn Tanner Robinson, from Mesilla Park, New Mex., has trouble bringing his steer down during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Steer wrestler Bill Claunch, from Monte Vista, Colo., gets his steer where he wants him during his 9.5 second run on the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Trenten Montero, from Winnemucca, Nev., rider Long Ago in the bareback event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. It was also Pink Day at the rodeo with many contestants wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The second annual Chicks n Chaps fundraising event, which was held earlier in the day, helped raise funds to benefit breast cancer research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bareback rider Kyle Charley gets himself all turned around while riding Roger Rabbit during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Jake Springer, from Denton, Tex., gets ready to separate himself from a horse called Pebbles in the bareback event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Stock horse Roger Rabbit tries to get rid of bareback rider Kyle Charley, from Lukachukai, Ariz., by rearing up and pushing him into the gate during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Guy Murphy, from Blackhat, New Mex., comes busting out of the chute riding Stardust during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Murphy, 59, is one of the oldest rough stock riders in rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Several mutton bustin contestants wait their turn behind the chutes before the start of the 90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Leading bull rider Beau Hill stays on South Point Style while scoring an 85 during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Brayden Harris, 5, goes sideways as he loses his grip while on his ride during the mutton bustin event before the start of the 90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Harris, with his unorthodox style of riding, scored a 76. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Kaycee Rose, from Clovis Calif., rides Gangbuster for a score of 84 during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bull rider Trenten Montero tries to get away from the bull Voodoo Lounge while bullfighter Wacey Munsell, from Ulysses, Kans., tries to distract him during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Barrel racer Meghan Johnson makes one of the turns while on her 17.37 second run during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Beau Marshall from Truth or Consequences, New Mex., only gets the top part of his calf's head during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Tie down roper John Etcheverry, from Mesquite, New Mex., dismounts as he starts chasing after his calf during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Corona New Mexico resident Cody Taton rides Bright Lights in the saddle bronc event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Travis Nelson, from Philip, South Dak., gets some serious air time while riding Locust in the saddle bronc competition during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Header Mike Christensen turns the steer so his partner Dennis Watkins can come in at the heels in the team roping event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Guy Murphy, from Blackhat, New Mex., comes busting out of the chute riding Stardust during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Murphy, 59, is one of the oldest rough stock riders in rodeo. It was also Pink Day at the rodeo with many contestants wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The second annual Chicks n Chaps fundraising event, which was held earlier in the day, helped raise funds to benefit breast cancer research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Ben Bates Jr., from Tohatchi, New Mexico, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Casey Breuer, from Mandan, North Dakota, rides Super Man, in the bareback riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Joel Schlegel, from Burns, Colo., rides High Motion, in the bareback riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Brandon Bates, from Mexican Spring, New Mexico, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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With no rain in sight until Monday, skies will be clear for the final days of the Tucson Rodeo, which runs through Sunday. Tie down roper Chad Finley, from Mt Vernon, Ore., bears down on his calf during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Luke Creasy of Lovington, NM hangs on with all his might to his ride Queen Molly during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Justin Parke of Gooding ID can't quite make the catch during the Tie-down roping competition at the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Nash Thouvenell, 1, from Hooper Utah, tries his hand at roping a dummy during the first day of the slack competition on Monday at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Nash is the son of steer wrestler Ethen Thouvenell.
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Canadian steer wrestler Layne Delemont, from Alberta, digs deep into the arena to stop his steer with a 6.8 second ride during the final day of competition.
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Utah cowboy Caleb Bennett from, Tremonton, rides Choctaw Ridge during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Bennett won with an aggregate score of 171.
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Team ropers Russell Cardoza, left, gets ready to come in at the heels as his partner, Bubba Buckaloo starts to turn the steer into position during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The pair won the round and the average in the event.
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Montanaβs Beau Hill remains on his spinning bull, named 90 Proof, for eight seconds to win the title on the last day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Taller than most cowboys, the 6-1 Hill played basketball and baseball but fell in love with rodeo.
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Montana cowgirl Danna Whitford, from Browning, makes the turn on the first barrel while making her 17.63 second run during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Whitford won the aggregate with a 52.37 on three runs.
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Tie down roper Seth Hopper pulls his slack as he gets ready to dismount while on his 11.4 second run during the final day of competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Hopper won the aggregate with 33.4 seconds on three calves.
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Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness, left, gets in front of the bull About Time so rider Scottie Knapp from Albuquerque, New Mex., can get out of the way.
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Canadian saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston, from Big Valley, Alberta, gets a lot of air time from riding Killer Bee during the final day. Thurston scored a 90 in the event, breaking the previous score of 89 set in 2008.
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Cody Cabral, from Hilo, Hawaii, smoothly slides on to his steer on his way to win the aggregate with a time of 19.5 seconds during the final day of competition.
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Bullfighter Andy Burelle, right, distracts a bull at the fifth performance.
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Scotty NeSmith competes takes off out of the chutes in the bareback competition.
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Cain Smith, of Pendleton, Ore., gets his boot tangled as he's thrown from a bull.
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Layton Green, of Alberta, Canada, dons his chaps with other saddle bronc riders before their competition.
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Cody Rostockj, of Hillsboro, Texas, nearly avoids getting trampled by "Lucky Duck" as bullfighter Andy Burelle looks on.
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Layton Green, of Alberta, Canada, readies his saddle before the bronc riding competition.
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Tyler Willis, of Wheatland, Wyo., rides "Chum Bucket" during the bull riding competition.
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Suzann Bene's horse slips and knocks over a barrel during women's barrel racing.
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Lana Sproule cracks her whip to get finishing speed out of her horse during women's barrel racing.
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Jacob Marcell, of Freedom, Okla., begins to lose his grip on a re-ride during the bull riding competition.
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Tucson, Ariz.-native Clint Holcomb is cheered on by supporters while he competes in the bull riding competition.
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Jacob Marcell, of Freedom, Okla., takes a re-ride during the bull riding competition Feb. 28 at the Tucson Rodeo.
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Hometown boy Clint Holcomb of Tucson pumps his helmet in the air after an eight-second bull ride.
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Tucson, Ariz.-native Clint Holcomb is congratulated by supporters after an eight-second ride in the bull riding competition.
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Saddle bronc riders' gear sit laid out before competition at the fifth performance of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Remi Wildeman gets thrown from "Holy Smokies" during the bull riding competition.
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Jeffrey Ramagos, of Zachary, LA, rides "Crash Landing" during the bull riding competition.
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Patrick Geipel, of Evans, Colo., gets thrown by "Broken Arrow" during the bull riding competition.
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Patrick Geipel, of Evans, Colo., rides "Broken Arrow" during the bull riding competition.
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Johnny Owens, of Hereford, Ore., has his mask nearly ripped off after being thrown by "Gate Keeper".
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Jacob Marcell, of Freedom, Okla., is thrown from "Raven" the bull.
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Saddle bronc rider Sam Leftwich, of McLaughlin, S.D., is thrown from his horse "Paper Clip".
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Belle Lockhart, of Scottsdale, Ariz., reacts after her horse hit a barrel.
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Betsy Nunn, of Wickenburg, Ariz., rides her horse into the finish during women's barrel racing.
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Sydni Blanchard, of Albuquerque, N.M., corners around a barrel at the fifth performance of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Arizona Wildcats football players Hank Hobson, right, and Cayman Bundage, have some fun with rodeo clown Justin Rumford after he unveiled his Arizona State clothing.
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Sam Leftwich's horse "Paper Clip" stumbles into the arena dirt during the saddle bronc competition.
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Sam Leftwich, of McLaughlin, S.D., rides "Paper Clip" in the saddle bronc competition.
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Cowboy hat-clad fans watch the action at the fifth performance of the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Damian Padilla, of Rico Rico, Ariz., is overrun by a steer during the steer wrestling competition.
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Austin Manning of Kuna, ID leaps in vain to catch a steer that got away from him during the steer wrestling competition.
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Saddle Bronc rider Chuck Schmidt, of Keldron SD, had a tough day as his ride Miss Dancer put him against the chute gates during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Toe-down roper Tyson Runyon of Silver City, NM runs down his calf during Fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Laura Montenegro cheers after winning Whataburger coupons for dancing in the grandstand during fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Bull rider Luke Gee from Stanford, MT tries to avoid his flying bull Devil's Playground during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Zachariah Phillips, from Casper, WY, stretches his legs before competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Zachariah Phillips, from Casper, WY, stretches his legs before competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cody Kiser, from Carson City, NV, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kiser was the stunt double for Bradley Cooper in the film "American Sniper." Kiser finished with a score of 75. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cody Kiser, from Carson City, NV, chats with a young fan after competing in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kiser was the stunt double for Bradley Cooper in the film "American Sniper." Kiser finished with a score of 75. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Buck Lunak, from Cut Bank, MT, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Kody Lamb, from Sherwood Park, AB, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Lamb finished with a 70 score. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Kody Lamb, from Sherwood Park, AB, competes in the bareback riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Lamb finished with a 70 score. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Jesse Lawes, from Provost, AB, gets run over by the steer in the steer wrestling event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Cutter Parsons, from Marana, AZ, competes in the steer wrestling event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Parsons had a time of 17.3 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Whitney Robinson, from Mesilla, NM, races back to the finish line in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Robinson had a time of 18.25 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Victoria Cook, from Willows, CA, makes her way around the second barrel in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Cook had a time of 28.31 seconds. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Parker Breding, from Edgar, MT, competes in the bull riding event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Breding finished with a score of 85. Photo taken: Thursday February 26, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jessica Leach, from Rockwell, NE, races back to the finish as she competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Leach finished with a 22.92 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Sarah Kieckhefer, from Prescott, AZ, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kieckhefer finished with a 17.54 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jordan Taton, from Corona, NM, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Kieckhefer finished with a 47.41 time after knocking down a barrel. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jenna Duhon, from Phoenix, AZ, looks to the next barrel as she passes around the first one in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Duhon finished with a 31.82 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Christine Laughlin, from Pueblo, CO, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Laughlin finished with a 17.42 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Sherry Cervi, from Marana, AZ, competes in the barrel racing event during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Cervi finished with a 17.42 time. Photo taken: Wednesday February 25, 2015. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Christian Pettigrew strains to wrestle a steer to the dirt.
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Russell Cardoza strains to get bring down a steer.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Legacy Traditional School students lean over the railing to get high-fives from a cowboy.
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Twins Naylani, left, and Lexani Marin, 4, of Grijalva Elementary School, hop up on the fence for a better view of the action.
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Yanitza Garcia, 6, of Hollinger Elementary School, has a unicorn design painted on her face by Mary Williams, otherwise known as Ms. Mary.
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Christian Pettigrew slides off his horse to wrestle a steer.
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Ryan Swayze has his feet bounced in the air while he tries to wrestle a steer.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Sean Santucci slides off his horse during the steer wrestling competition.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Clayton Morrison dismounts his horse to wrestle a steer to the dirt.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Elementary schoolchildren are all smiles as cowboys trot past on horseback during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Brad McGilchrist grapples with a steer.
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Josh Garner gets his footing during the steer wrestling competition at the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Tyler Laudorn, 8, of Legacy Traditional School gets the rare chance to step foot in the arena as he fetches a classmate's lost hat.
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Team roping duo Zayne Dishion Caleb Twisselman of California compete during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Team roping duo Travis Tryan and Dugan Kelly compete during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Team roping duo Rhen Richard and Clint Robinson from Utah compete.
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Rainy, blustery weather dampened the morning action on Tuesday.
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Elementary school students holler and cheer on the action during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Team roping duo Roger Nonella and Tex Sutfin compete during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Team roping duo Jace Melvin and Blake Williams compete during the 90th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Rainy, blustery weather dampened the morning action on Tuesday.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Tie down roper Chad Finley, from Mt Vernon, Ore., bears down on his calf during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The slack is where overflow contestants in the timed events compete to qualify for the finals. The slack continues Tuesday at 8 am with barrel racing, tie down and team roping, and steer wrestling.
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Lyle Welling, from Crawford, Neb., competes in the saddle bronc riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Steer wrestler Johnny Silva, from Powell, Wyo., gets his feet out in front of his steer as he gets ready to hit the ground.
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Steer wrestler Jule Hazen, from Ashland, Kan., gets a firm grip on his steer during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Steer wrestler Tom Lewis, from Lehi, Utah, falls over into his hazer, left, as he misses his steer during the first day of the slack competition.
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Steer wrestler Richard Coat, from Hastings, Neb., comes to a grinding halt as he brings down his steer.
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Team roper Jace Melvin, from Fort Pierre, South Dak., goes to the saddle horn while his partner, Blake Williams, from Piedmont, South Dak., gets ready to come in at the heels.
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Team roper Cesar de la Cruz, from Tucson, throws his loop at the heels while roping with his partner, Tom Richards Humboldt, Ariz., during the first day of the slack competition.
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Team roper Bobby Baize, from Anthony, New Mex., turns his steer into position for his partner, Corban Livingston, from El Paso, Tex., during the first day of the slack competition.
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Shyla Calhoun, 4, from Red Rock, is mesmerized as she watches the team ropers warm up in the arena while she is with her parents, Stefanie and Ben.
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Tie down roper Michael Akins, from Whitesboro, Tex., stands around several roping cans during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Tie down roper Perry Dietz, from Alva, Okla., gets a loop over his calf during the first day of the slack competition.
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With the pigging string in his mouth, tie down roper Josh Eirikson, from Bandera, Tex., runs alongside his rope toward his calf.
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Timer Abbey Scott, right, works in the announcers booth during barrel racing with fellow timer Mariah Rys-Sikora, left center, rodeo secretary Debi Davis, right center and announcer Tony Garcia during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Deb Guelly, from Alberta, Can., nudges the barrel as she and her horse get a little too close in the barrel racing event during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The slack is where overflow contestants in the timed events compete to qualify for the finals.
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Steer wrestler Cole Dorenkamp, from Lamar, Colo., slides off his saddle as he reaches for his steer during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Stretching out as far as he can go, steer wrestler Adam Strahan, from McKinney, Tex., is unable to close the gap between him and his steer during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Austin Manning, from Kuna, Idaho, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Holding on to just one horn Tanner Robinson, from Mesilla Park, New Mex., has trouble bringing his steer down during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Steer wrestler Bill Claunch, from Monte Vista, Colo., gets his steer where he wants him during his 9.5 second run on the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Trenten Montero, from Winnemucca, Nev., rider Long Ago in the bareback event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. It was also Pink Day at the rodeo with many contestants wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The second annual Chicks n Chaps fundraising event, which was held earlier in the day, helped raise funds to benefit breast cancer research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bareback rider Kyle Charley gets himself all turned around while riding Roger Rabbit during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Jake Springer, from Denton, Tex., gets ready to separate himself from a horse called Pebbles in the bareback event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Stock horse Roger Rabbit tries to get rid of bareback rider Kyle Charley, from Lukachukai, Ariz., by rearing up and pushing him into the gate during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Guy Murphy, from Blackhat, New Mex., comes busting out of the chute riding Stardust during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Murphy, 59, is one of the oldest rough stock riders in rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Several mutton bustin contestants wait their turn behind the chutes before the start of the 90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Leading bull rider Beau Hill stays on South Point Style while scoring an 85 during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Brayden Harris, 5, goes sideways as he loses his grip while on his ride during the mutton bustin event before the start of the 90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Harris, with his unorthodox style of riding, scored a 76. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Kaycee Rose, from Clovis Calif., rides Gangbuster for a score of 84 during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bull rider Trenten Montero tries to get away from the bull Voodoo Lounge while bullfighter Wacey Munsell, from Ulysses, Kans., tries to distract him during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Barrel racer Meghan Johnson makes one of the turns while on her 17.37 second run during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Beau Marshall from Truth or Consequences, New Mex., only gets the top part of his calf's head during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Tie down roper John Etcheverry, from Mesquite, New Mex., dismounts as he starts chasing after his calf during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Corona New Mexico resident Cody Taton rides Bright Lights in the saddle bronc event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Travis Nelson, from Philip, South Dak., gets some serious air time while riding Locust in the saddle bronc competition during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Header Mike Christensen turns the steer so his partner Dennis Watkins can come in at the heels in the team roping event during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Jake Springer of Denton, Texas, gets ready to separate himself from a horse called Pebbles in the bareback event Sunday, during the second day of the 90th annual Tucson Rodeo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Brayden Harris, 5, loses his grip during the kidsβ mutton busting event before the start of the 90th La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros on Sunday. Brayden finished with a score of 76.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Guy Murphy, from Blackhat, New Mex., comes busting out of the chute riding Stardust during the second day of the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Murphy, 59, is one of the oldest rough stock riders in rodeo. It was also Pink Day at the rodeo with many contestants wearing pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The second annual Chicks n Chaps fundraising event, which was held earlier in the day, helped raise funds to benefit breast cancer research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The photo was taken on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Ben Bates Jr., from Tohatchi, New Mexico, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Casey Breuer, from Mandan, North Dakota, rides Super Man, in the bareback riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Joel Schlegel, from Burns, Colo., rides High Motion, in the bareback riding event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Brandon Bates, from Mexican Spring, New Mexico, competes in the steer wrestling event during the first day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
With no rain in sight until Monday, skies will be clear for the final days of the Tucson Rodeo, which runs through Sunday. Tie down roper Chad Finley, from Mt Vernon, Ore., bears down on his calf during the first day of the slack competition at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.
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Luke Creasy of Lovington, NM hangs on with all his might to his ride Queen Molly during the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Justin Parke of Gooding ID can't quite make the catch during the Tie-down roping competition at the fourth day of Tucson Rodeo competition in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Friday, February 27, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Nash Thouvenell, 1, from Hooper Utah, tries his hand at roping a dummy during the first day of the slack competition on Monday at the 90th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo. Nash is the son of steer wrestler Ethen Thouvenell.
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